Well, I failed to get a photo with just the rice pilaf! I made this dish to go with my Pan Fried Cod with Tomato Basil Sauce and it was absolutely the perfect side dish! The rice absorbed all the flavors of the sauce, exactly what I wanted it to do! Delicious! Here’s my Pan-Fried Cod with Tomato Basil Sauce for you to try if you want. https://the2spoons.com/pan-fried-cod-in-tomato-basil-sauce/ It was really delicious with this rice pilaf.
The color of this pilaf is because of Sazon Goya Con Azafran. https://www.mycolombianrecipes.com/sazon-goya-with-azafran. It Has Mexican Saffron in it which makes the golden color. I honestly didn’t think about the color before adding it, but it made a great visual accompaniment to my dish aside from the great flavors it added.
Next time you don’t want to make potatoes or pasta but want to add a starch element to your meal, remember rice pilaf! It’s great. Here’s my recipe!
Ingredients
Method
- Add the oil to a non stick pan and add the rice. When the rice begins to start browning just a little add the green onion, garlic and peppers. Sauté for a few minutes while the rice continues to brown a little being careful not to burn. Add the water and the Sazon Goya seasoning packet and stir. Bring back to a boil then reduce the heat to simmer, cover and allow to cook until the water has absorbed, about 20 minutes. When done, fluff with a fork.